5 Points for Stress Relief
Stress and fatigue might feel like part of everyday life this time of year, but in Traditional Chinese Medicine, those feelings are signals that your Qi—your body’s vital energy—is out of balance. Rather than being surface problems, they reflect deeper patterns: maybe your mind is overactive, your body’s resources are depleted or your circulation is disrupted.
Acupuncture addresses these issues by restoring flow and harmony, creating space for the nervous system to reset and for your body to recover its natural energy. Let’s take a look at five points we use to treat stress and fatigue.
One of the most common in Yin Tang, located between the eyebrows. This point calms the mind and helps ease anxiety.
For patients who feel mentally restless but physically drained, points like Heart 7 (Shen Men, at the wrist) can be deeply settling, supporting restful sleep and reducing tension.
Stomach 36 (Su San Li, just below the knee) boosts energy and strengthens the body’s overall vitality.
When fatigue is tied to overthinking or worry, Spleen 6 (San Yin Jiao, on the inner leg) helps nourish and regulate the body’s resources.
And for grounding and steadying energy, Kidney 1 (Yong Quan, on the sole of the foot) is often selected to bring balance when stress feels overwhelming.
These points are not chosen at random. They each belong to meridians—the channels Qi flows through—and are selected specifically for each person. By stimulating these points, we encourage the body to shift out of “fight or flight” mode, release accumulated tension and restore vitality.
Our patients often notice immediate changes: deeper breathing, calmness or a sense that their mind is clearer. Over time, consistent acupuncture treatments strengthen the body’s ability to respond to stress without becoming exhausted by it. At Radiant Sun Acupuncture, our goal is not just temporary relief, but long-term resilience. Stress will always exist, but your body can be supported to meet it with steadiness rather than depletion.
If you’ve been living in a cycle of stress and fatigue, know that your body has a built-in capacity to restore balance. Acupuncture helps you access that capacity using precise points chosen with care to match your needs. Instead of masking symptoms, it works hand in hand with your body to bring back your energy and calm.
Ready to get started? Schedule your next appointment online anytime. We’ll see you soon!
In health and wellness,
Julie